How to pronounce ornithophobia
Say it like or-nih-thuh-FOH-bee-uh. Ornithophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH).
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- or
- nih
- thuh
- FOH
- bee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ornithophobia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ornithophobia
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-nih-thuh-FOH-beer.
What does ornithophobia mean?
- Fear of birds.
Where does ornithophobia come from?
From ornitho- + -phobia.
Words that rhyme with ornithophobia
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Questions about saying ornithophobia
How do you pronounce ornithophobia?
Say or-nih-thuh-FOH-bee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrnɪθəˈfoʊbiə/. In British English it is /ˌɔːnɪθəˈfəʊbɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ornithophobia?
Ornithophobia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOH). Broken into parts: or · nih · thuh · FOH · bee · uh.
Is ornithophobia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌɔːnɪθəˈfəʊbɪə/ (aw-nih-thuh-FOH-beer).